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Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
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Mike Carrozza
May 13, 2026
Mike Carrozza
Am I the Bolas? - You Can't Shut Me Down, I Shut You Down!
On this installment of Am I the Bolas?, what do you do if an opponent's commander shuts off your entire deck?
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100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Erode
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12%synergy
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19%synergy
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86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
80%synergy
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73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
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73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
60%synergy
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58%synergy
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64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
55%synergy
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77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
55%synergy
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64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
54%synergy
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59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
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48%synergy
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55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
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86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
11%synergy
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82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Land Tax
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Charming Prince
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
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55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Farewell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
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Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Archon of Emeria
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Flickerwisp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Sun Titan
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Soul Warden
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Solitude
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Helpful Hunter
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Karmic Guide
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fiend Hunter
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Emeria Angel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Vindicator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Kor Cartographer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blade Splicer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Soul's Attendant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Salvation Swan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
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Cloudshift
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Eerie Interlude
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Silence
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Ghostway
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Semester's End
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Calamity's Wake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Parting Gust
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Scrollshift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Slip On the Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dawn Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Flicker of Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Protection Magic
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
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Sevinne's Reclamation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Another Round
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Wrath of God
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sunfall
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Armageddon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rout
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Winter Moon
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Oketra's Monument
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Norn's Annex
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Obedience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Runestone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Portable Hole
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stone of Erech
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Pool
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Damping Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
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Blind Obedience
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Teleportation Circle
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ghostly Prison
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Deafening Silence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Felidar Retreat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rest in Peace
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Rule of Law
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Ossification
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Aura of Silence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Charitable Levy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Paladin Class
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Light
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Nevermore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
On Thin Ice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Seal from Existence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Cast Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crackdown
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
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Karn, the Great Creator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
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Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
War Room
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Strip Mine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
The Fair Basilica
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Grange
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Sandstone Bridge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
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Plains
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mirrex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
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